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EVENTS OP DAY IN
WEST SCRANTON
NINTH ANNIVERSARY OF PATA
GONIA LODGE, X. OF P.
Fittingly Celebrnted Last Evening In
Evans' Hall Addresses by Rlchaid
H. WllllaniB, W. R. Lewis, Joseph
Oliver and Others Weddlnc of
Otis Myers and Miss Mlnnlo Hard
ingSocieties May Erect a Hall.
Missionary Rally Tin Plate In
dustryOther Minor News Notes.
rls Jones, John Itowlands and D. D.
Lewis,
Patagonia lodge, No. 326, Knights ot
Pythias, celebrated their ninth mini
DO WE WANT TIN WORKS?
Now that we havo splendid manu
facturing sites and two railroads In
Keyser Valley, thero Is a strong desire
among West Side people to have the
new tin plato wotks located there. That
region has been considered by thosowho
are Interested In tho now works and
considerable favor Is shown by tho pro
jectors toward that section. Keyser
Valley certainly has many advantages
ur Industrie?, and If the West Side
people nut their shoulder to tho wheel
and subscribe for n fair share of the
stock this Industry can bo secured.
What n boom it would be for the
West Side! Tour hundred hands would
be employed and the monthly pay-roll
would bo about twenty thousand dol
lars. The establishment of such an in
dustry In Keyser Valley would soon
bring other industries there, because
tho decided advantages of that terrl
Mrs. Baraard Thanks
MRS. P1NK1IAM FOR HEALTH.
The tin Industry is a vlelder of lnr.To
profits to tho stockholders, the lowest
returns over known since Its establish
ment in the United States being twenty
per cent., while present prices net over
twice that profit. What will the West
Side people do about this industry? An
earnest effort will get It.
MYnns-HAnDiNci nuptials.
C. Otis Myers, of 150 South Rromley
avenue, and MKs Minnie Harding, of
217 North Bromley avenue, were mar
ried ut 0 o'clock last evening at the
home of the bilde's patents, Mr. and
Mrs. William H. Harding, by Rev John
P. Moffat, D. D., pastor ot the Wash
burn Street Presbyterian church.
The ceremony was witnessed by tho
Immediate relatives and friends of the
young couple, and after congratula
tions were extended the guests sat
down to a wedding supper. Mr. and
Mrs. Myers are well known and popu
lar, and will reside with the bride's
parents.
vcrsary in Kvans hall, South Main ' tory for Industries would bo disclosed
nvenue, last evening. The nifalr was
attended by a large representation of
the lodge, several ladles and n num
ber of Invited friends. A vailed pro
gramme of vocal and Instrumental
numbers was Interspersed with shoit
nddrcsscs by several prominent speak
ers, and refreshments were served at
the conclusion of the entertainment.
Richard II. Williams was chairman
of the evening nnd made a few brief
icmnrks, showing the benefits to bo
derived from an organization like the
Knights of Pythias. Tho Dew I Sant
Glee club, composed of David Davis,
Edmund Davis, William Reese and
David Jenkins, sang two selections, "I
Love for Thee" nnd "Land Renown."
The numbers were well received. Ed
mund Davis delivered an address along
Pythian lines and the Big Four quar
tette, Caleb Lvans, John II. Jones,
James MoNulty and Reese G. Reese,
sang "You, Only You," and "Sunny
Tennessee." They also rendered "The
Old Mill Wheel" in a pleasing man
ner Attorney W. R. Lewis spoke of the
spirit nnd object of the Knights of
Pythias, and dwelt upon the upbuild
ing principles of the order. David
Jenkins rendered n bass solo In excel
lent voice and wns followed by pho
nographic selections. District Deputy
William Lumley wa3 the next speaker
and ho pointed out tho benefit of social
gatherings among the lodges, and sug
gested that the West Scranton socie
ties arrange for a public Installation
ot officers and entertainment. Thomas
Evans gave n humorous stump speech
which was full of witty sayings.
Joseph Oliver, one of the best known
secret society men In the city, also
spoke and dwelt upon the advantages
a member and his family derives from
affiliation with lodges. He pointed out
the urgent need of a lodge In ease of
sickness or death, and made a very
timely address. David J. Davis ren
dered a solo with pleasing effect, and
the Glee club and phonograph fur
nished the concluding numbers o" the
programme. The entertainment com
mittee was composed of O. D. Evans,
Rees J. Evans, William L. Jones, Mor-
MISSIONARY RALLY.
Tho missionary societies ot tho
Washburn Street Presbyterian church
held a rally In the lecture room last
een!ng, which was very Interesting
throughout. Miss May Strong, of
PIttston, was tho speaker and deliv
ered a timely address along the line
of home mlsslonaiy work
Miss Matthews, of Dunmore, favored
the audience with a solo, and the Jun
ior Christian Endeavor society sans
a selection, and after the meeting the
assemblage was served with refresh
ments. There was a laige number
present. The Misses Shannon and
Cilst were In charge of the arrangements.
LZTTIR TO UkS. NNKBAU MO. l8,WJ
" Deaii TntEND I feci It my duty to
express my gratltudo and thanks to
you for what your medicine lias done
for me. I was very miserable nnd los
ing flesh very fast, had bladder trouble,
fluttering pains about tho heart and
would get so dizzy nnd suffered with
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Vegetable Compound, so I wrote to you
and after tailing two bottles I felt like a
now person. Your Vcgetnblo Compound
has entirely cured mo and I cannot
prniso it enough." Mits. J. O. IUknaud,
Milltowj?, Wabuinotok Co., Me.
An Iowa Woman's Convincing Statement.
"I tried threo doctors, nnd tho Inst
ono said nothing but on operation
would help mo. My troublo was pro
fuse flowing! sometimes I would think
I would flow to death. I wns so weak
that tho least work would tiro me.
Reading of so many being cured by
your medicine, I inade up my mind to
write to you for advice, and I tm so
glad that I did. I took Lydla E. Pink
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Pills nnd followed your directions, and
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mend your mcdiclno to all, for it saved
my life." Miss A. P., Box 21 Abbott.
Iowa.
HAPPENINGS OF
NORTH SCRANTON
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
SECOND WARD MET.
OF
Primaries Are to Be Held on Satur
day, Dec. 0 Candidates Who Are
Registered Funeral of Mm. Al
drudn Coston Epworth League
Concert Tomorrow Evening Will
lam Hobbs Injured Woman Palls
Down Stairs Number of Other
Notes and Personals.
Uwanta
Good cough remedy, take
fours French Tar. For Sale at
GEORGE W. JENKINS'.
ioi S Main Aveiuj
Du-
CATHOLIC SOCIETY BUILDING.
A movement Is on foot among tho
several Catholic societies of West
Scranton to construct a building suit
able for the conveniences of the mem
bers. The rosters of the different or
ganizations Include several hundred
young and middle-nged men, and at
present they occupy quaiters In arl
ous buildings.
A committee has boon appointed by
Division No. 1, Ancient Order of Hiber
nians, to meet with similar committees
representing the other societies, and as
soon as the latter take the matter
tinder consideration, something definite
will bo decided upon.
NOTES AND PERSONALS.
The Ladies' I. C, B. U. will conduct
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Hi Sale
eceraoer mi
Begins Tuesday,
November 23th.
It is not a clearance sale, because evey yard of silk
offered is of the desirable type and just as good to
us as the money the stock represents. No, these
annual December silk sales come more in the nature
of a public benefit. The entertainment season is
here, when socials and parties of all sorts are in
dulged in. Silks are much wanted in consequence
for evening wear, and we have made it a practice to
make special provision for this annual event and
offer bargains sucn as are not obtainable at other
seasons of the year.
a harvest dance In Mears hall this
evening. The costumes of the partici
pants and the decorations of the hall
will bo In keeping with the spirit of
the occasion.
Alderman and Mrs. John P. Kelly, of
Seventh streot, will spend Thanksgiv
ing with the latter's parents In Wayne
county.
A meeting of all candidates for ofllce
In the Fifteenth ward will bo held at
Alderman Moses' office this evening.
St. Paul's Pioneer corps will hold a
military ball In the armory this even
ing. The Knights of Father Mathew,
of Archbald, will give an exhibition
drill.
A public night school has been started
In St. Peter's hall, Cellevue, and began
last evening with a large attendance.
A lecture on "Grant's Greatest Monu
ment" will be given at the Jackson
Street Baptist church this evening by
Rev. Justin Fulton, of Boston, Mass.
The Philharmonic trio will give a
concert In the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church tomorrow evenl-g.
Beatrice Morris, elocutionist; Ralph D.
Williams, baritone: Kathiyn Foote,
soprano; John A. Foote, guitar; Arthur
E, Morse, mandolin, and R. W. Neu
bauer, mandolin, are the artists who
will participate.
Tho Misses Miller, sisters of Mrs
Patrick Durkln, of Luzerne street, who
lert yesterday ror sow York, were
tendered a farewell party on Monday
evening by a number of friends. They
will sail for Ireland today.
St. Leo's battalion will conduct their
thirteenth annual social In St. David's
hall on Friday evcnl"g, Dec. 8. Bauer's
orchestra will furnish the music.
The Misses Edith Richards, of Scran
ton street, and Marg.net Edwards, of
South Main avenue, are visiting1 In
Philadelphia.
Mrs. N. C. 3Iayo, of Scotland street,
Is entertaining Mrs. Henry Barnes, of
Carbondale.
Rev. James Benlnger, of the Hamp
ton Street Methodist Episcopal church,
will officiate nt a wedding In Strouds
burg today.
A union missionary meeting of the
Congregational churches will bo held
next Tuesday evening at the First
Welsh Congregational church, South
Main avenue. The speakers will be Dr.
Creegan. of New York; Mr. Wilcox, of
Natal, South Africa, and Rev. T. C.
Edwards, of Kingston.
The remains of Miss Elizabeth Sher
man, aged 19 years, who died at the
home of her parents in Dalton, will be
Interred in Washburn street cemetery
this afternoon.
The Junior Christian Endeavor soci
ety of the Washburn Street Presby
terian church will give an entertain
ment on Tuesday evening, Dec. 5. Ad
mission 5 cents.
The drawing for a set of mining tnc.ts
for the benefit of Mrs. Knopf, whlc.i
was announced for Nov. , has been
postponed until Jan. 25, 1800.
James Brown, of Garfield avenue.
has announced himself ns a candidate
for the Republican nomination of reg
ister of voters in tho Third district of
the Fifth ward.
Rev. P. E. Lavcllo celebrated mass In
St. Patilck's church yesterday morn
ing at the funeral of the late Mrs.
Mary Loftus. Interment was made in
the Cathedral cemetery.
The city officials who visited Pette
bone street yesterday decided to refer
the matter of grading to the cltv en
gineer, who will furnish tho proper
grade.
A pop corn social will be held at
the Young Women's Christian asso
ciation rooms, corner South Main ave
nue and Scranton street, on Friday
evening. Dec 1, at S o'clock. The pub
lic Is invited.
Tho republican candidates for ward
offices In tho Second waid and a num
ber of tho republican workers of that
district, met at Alderman Meyers' of
fice last night nnd took action relative
thereto. D. P. Blrtley wns chosen
chairman and John B. Owens secre
tary. It was decided to vote a flag
ticket, and to have specimen ballota
for use at the polls.
It was further voted to pay $1 to
each ot the members serving on the
vigilance committee. The primaries
will be hold en Saturday, December 9,
from 4 to 7 p. m.
Tho candidates registered are as
follows: Alderman John B. Owens,
Otto D. Meyers, E. W. Lewis and
David P. Blrtley. Common council
Morris V. Morris, Simon James, Joseph
T. Powell, Benjamin S. Robinson.
School controller T. J. Gwynno and
F. S. Olver. Another meeting of tho
candidates and those Interested will be
held at the same place on Friday even
ing at 8 o'clock.
JONAS LONG'S SONS' STORE NEWS
Our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
we serve today (Wednesday) in our Restaurant, from
11.30 until 2 o'clock. You who are familiar with these
dinners in the past need no further invitation to come.
We strive to make these Thanksgiving dinners
worthy of our restaurant and of the store. The one
today will be as near perfect as we can make it. Not
fancy, but a good, old-fashioned meal served in an
old-fashioned way.
Mr. Turkey will grace the occasion, of course
and all his accoutrements will be with him.
Twenty-five cents.
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BASmVIBNT
Store Closed on Thursday, 30th,
as is our usual custom.
This will of necessity throw into today two busy shopping days but we
have made ample preparations for the rush. A big force of competent salespeople
were added yesterday morning nearly four hundred people are here now to serve
you; quite an army by ourselves.
It Thanksgiving suggests needful things to wear or to beautify the family table,
we are here to serve you best.
FUNERAL OF MRS. COSTON.
The funeral of Mrs. Aldruda A. Cos
ton was held yesterdny afternoon from
the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. L.
Jones, of North Main avenue.
Tho Rev. J. B. Sweet, pastor of the
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church,
officiated, assisted by the Rpv. G. E.
Guild and the Rev. Richard Heorns.
During tho services a quartette com
posed ot Messrs. Howard Griffin, Will
iam Evans and Miss Jennie B. Smith
and Mrs. Hnrry Freas, sang "Asleep
In Jesus," "Rock of Ages" and "Pilot
Me."
The pall-bearers were: Q. II.
Bonear, D. L. Jones, John Addvman.
Stephen Addyman, Chailes Kceler, of
Blnghamtnn. N. Y md John Sharp
steer, of Honesdale, Pa
Interment was made In the Dunmore
cemetery.
EPWORTH LEAGUE CONCERT.
Tomorrow evening the Lpworth
League of the Providence Methodist
Episcopal church will hold an enter
tainment for the benefit of the church.
The following excellent programme
will be rendered:
Duet, Violin and liaro.
Miss Abble Stono i ml Mrs. Weathcrby
Solo Thomas Culleu
Recitation, "Out to Aunt Mary's."
Willie Moore
Tabteaux, "Tin Moir.lng of tho
rorrth July."
"Tho Eenlng ot tho Tourth ot
July."
Quartette, Guitar and Autoharpe.
Messrs, Harry Hughes, Percy Hughes,
unrt Fred Te.ise.
Song, "Upldee,
Messrs. Benjamin, Shook and Norton
Tableaux, "Held by a String."
Solo, "Asthoro" John T. Evans
Exorcise Ten Bojs
Whistling Solo Miss Minerva Hopp
Tableaux, "Rough Riders," "One More
Star In Our Country's Flag."
Exercise "The Gifts of the Year"
Solo Miss Helen Dnwson
Tableaux. Little Miss 4 Years Old Five
O'clock Tea.
Violin Solo Wlllard Benjamin
Duet Messrs. Hughes and Ocas
Solo, with Guitar Accompaniment,
Miss Stono
Duct J. 11. Cousins and J. T. Ei.ius
Stntuaiy
Whistling Solo Miss Minerva Hopp
Tablcuax, Little Annlo Booney. Good
Night.
giving cheer which were yesterday left
in tho Sunday school rooms of tho
Providence Presbyterian church.
The Providence Presbyterian people
will serve their annual turkey dinner
next Tuesday evening In the Audi
torium. Mr. and Mi. William H. Richmond,
nt their delightful residence "Rich
mond Hill," will tomorrow entertain,
according to their custom on Thanks
giving, a large number of guests of
their blood and kindred.
Rev. Mr. KIntcr, formerly pastor of
the Christian church In this city, but
now living in the western part of this
state. Is visiting old fi lends In this sec
tion of the city.
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Kindergarten Children Served with
Turkey Entertainment This
Evening Other News Notes.
The little klndergartncrs of the mis
sion connected with thy First l'resby
teilan church, to the number of thirty,
enjoyed a tuikey dinner In the mission
school room, on Chestnut street, yes
terday at noon.
The dinner wns In charc nf aik
Lillian II. Morris, of Scranton, and her
cnullflower. wax beans, etc. Green
Ridge market.
Mrb. Charles Chamberlain, of King
ston, visited Gieen Ridge friends yes
terday. Pure milk, 5 cents a quart. Green
Ridge market.
The Ladles' Aid society of tho Bin
tlst church realized a neat sum from
their cake and candy sale last even
ing. Turkey, ducks and chickens. Green
Ridge market.
The pupils of St. Paul's parochial
school will give n musical entertain
ment tomorrow evening' under the di
rection of the sisters.
Blue Point oysters. Green Ridge
market.
Pea Coal $1.25 a Ton Delivered
to South Side, central city and central
Hyde Park. Address orders to C. B.
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. 'Phono CCS3.
SOUTH SCRANTON.
Tonight at St. John's hall the Scran
ton Tom 1st club will conduct Its first
entertainment roclal. Although in its
Infancy the club has some very good
talent among Its membeis, and an en
joyable evening is ussured all who at
tend. The following programme will bo
rendered: Piano solo. Miss Sadlo
assistant, iviis.s Ainu. nf :ot nf t.,.i i -. . . . '
lev Btront ti,,. ; i ... ' oone; vocal foIo, John Howard: man
ley street. They weie assisted In seiv- i .iii .,. ,-, ,u. . . -,-
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los; whistling solo, Ben
ighes; vocal solo, Willie Lynott; se
lection, Anthracite ciuattetto; vocal
A Few Price Facts
ALL SILK TAFFETAS
Beautiful color combinations In
stripes; very effective for waists or
complete costumes. A good C3c.
quality.
THE SALE PRICE, 40c
NEW CORDED TAFFETAS
In charming shade, blends for even
ing wear or will make very stylish
waists. Guaranteed worth Sue.
THE SALE PRICE, 50c
HIOH GRADE TAFFETAS
In striking high grade effects and
the very newest color combinations,
with specially rich cord. Worth
$1.00 anywhere.
THE SALE PRICE, 75c
LOVELY CORDED SATINS
The most charming silk weave ot
the season In a complete and per
fect assortment of shades for even
ing or etiect wear. Good value for
J1.25.
THE SALE PRICE, 85c
WIDE WIDTH TAFFETAS
27-Inch and 22-Inch In dot, figure
or Persian effects. Same goods as
have been sold at $1.60 a yntd.
THE SALE PRICE,
WILLIAM HOBBS INJURED.
William Hobbs, a driver employed In
the Cavuga mines, had a narrow es
cape from Instant death on Thursday.
He was conducting a trip of loaded
cars towards the foot of the shaft.when
the mule which he 'vni driving f"'l,
pinioning tho unfortunate lad under
neath. Luckily, he was going at a
moderate into of speed and the cars
were Instantly brought to a standstill.
Woikmen near nt hand, witnessing
the accident, hurried to his assistance
and rescued him from his perilous posi
tion. He was lemoved to his home mi
Rockwell stteet, where his Injuries
were found to comprise severe bruises.
JI.B by Mesdames Knapp. Nye. Beyca, gnU Hugh
C'ordcr, Fatrar. Swum. Dershlrmer. Hhes voi
Smith on,i r-io .i .i. . t,-... ugnes, ota
- " v-iutv, aim nil .ui&ses row-
ler, Farrar and Decker. A most en
joyable time was spent and tho little
ones were made veiy happy.
TONIGIJT'S ENTERTAINMENT.
The second annual social of the
Young Men's Temperance Literary and
Benetlcient society of St. Mary's
church will be held this evening in
Washington hall. The following pro
gram has been arranged: Overture.
orchestra: solo, MKs Sadie Dougherty; I wing dance,
duet, Carroll slsteis; recitation. Mlsi
Kate MoHnle, solo, Mrs. Ro&r Walgan:
duet, Misses Mine Glllmoie and Sally
Gllllgan: recitation. Miss Annlo Mor
gan; duet, Messis. Lynett nnd O'Mal
ley; recitation. Miss Lizzie Gllbiide;
solo, Mr. Thomas Regan, quartette.
Jolly Eleven; negro knockabout. Enoch
Thomas; silo, Joseph Hylund; solo.
Put nit Doud solo, 'William Austin.
Music for the entertainment will bo
furnished by Washier brothers.
Dining the evening a $10 gold piece
will be chanced otf and after the enter
tainment a social period will follow.
solo. May Manga n: vocal duet, Fltz
patrlck and Rowan: vocal solo, Annlo
Ran; song and dance, Collins and
Davis; vocal solo, James Connaboy;
vocal duet, Shnughnessey and Polaskl;
vocal solo, Maggie Armsby; vocal duet,
McDermott and O'Connor: vocal dout,
Thomas Davis; clog dance, John La
velle; vocal solo, John May: Instru
mental duet, Gilroy and Mullarkey;
vocal solo, Apnea Coyne; buck and
Thomas Lynch; piano
AMUSEMENTS
I YCEUrtl THEATRE
- llUROUNDnR & RUIS. LcJS0:.
II. R. LO.NU, Manager,
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23.
Broadhurst's
Hilarious Sufficiency in Threo Acts.
WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES
By Georgo H. Broadhurst. author ot
"Whv Smith Left Home," "Tho Wrong
Mr. Wright," "Tho Speculator," etc.
The greatest furco comedy success of
tho present generation. Tho success of
two continents. Ono year. Strand Thea
tre. London; four months.Now York city.
Prices $1.00, 75c, 60c., 2Gc.
Thursday nnd Friday, Nov. 30. Dec. 1
Special Thankbgling Matlneo Thursday.
2Sth annual tour of the legitimate
Irish comedian,
Mr, Joseph Murphy
Supported by a company of surpassing
excellence In his ever popular plays,
"THE KERRY G0W"
Thursday Matinee and Night, and
"5HAUN RHUE."
Trlday night.
Prices Mntlnee, "Ec., C0c 23c. Event
ins, 51.00, 73c , 60c , 23c.
NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY.
08c
PLAIN WEAVE TAFFETAS
All the fashionable shades. As
good a 75c. quality ns was ever of
fered. THE SALE PRICE, 50c
27-INCH TAFFETAS
Plain colors and tho best $1.23
quality made. No desirable shades
wanting.
THE SALE POTCE, 08c
BLACK CORDED TAFFETAS
nnd rich Brocades. Beautiful crea
tions In u standard 75c. quality.
THE SALE PRICE, 50c
Brocade Satins and Silks of ex
tra quality that sold fteely at $1.50
a yard,
THE SALE PRICE 08c
The Annual Banquet to Be Held on
the Evening of Dec. 22.
The committee on arransemonts ap
pointed at the last meeting of the New
England society, and which Is com
posed of the following members, met
on Monday evening In the board of
trade rooms: Dolph B. Atherton, Jnmes
Gard-er Sanderson, Russell Dlmmlck.
and J. Harry Fisher, of Scranton, and
J, E. Burr, of Carbondale.
It wns flnnllv decided to hold the
banquet ot the society In the board of
trade assembly room on tho evening ot
Dec. 22. The committee say that from
present Indications the banquet will
undoubtedly bo the most successful In
the society's history.
MAGUIRE'S LEG FRACTURED.
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He Was Run Over by n Car in tho
Pine Brook Mine.
Frank Magulie, of Vine street, had
his left leg badly fractured Monday
while at work In the Pine Brook mine.
He was taken to the Lackawanna
hospital, where the fracture was reduced.
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK?
Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried tho new food drink called GRAIN
O? It Is delicious and nourishing and
tukes tho plain of coffee. The more
Ornln-O you give tho children the more
health vou dlxtrlbutu through their sys
tems. Graln-O Is made nf pure grama,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffeo but costs
about 'i as much. All grocers sell It.
15c. and 23c.
FELL DOWN STAIRS.
Mrs. Richard Sharpless, residing at
Dickson, near tho city line, met with
a distressing accident yesterdny morn
ing. One of the members of her family
had been taken suddenly 111 and she
was hurrlng to offer aid, when she fell
down a flight of stairs.
She was picked up In an uneonelous
cordltlon and medical aid summoned.
A hasty examination tevealed tho fact
that she had suffered the fracture ot
three libs and a shoulder blade. As
she Is nn elderly woman, her age mny
become a serious setback to her re
covery. SHORT NEWS NOTES.
Frank Hawley, of Leggetts street,
who was injured about the lower part
of the body In the Leggetts Creek mine
about threo weeks ago, was compelled,
In order to save his life, to have one
of the Injured limbs amputated. The
operation was performed1 on Monday
afternoon by Drs. Bower, Kays ana
Wells. Mr. Haw ley's condition Is as
good as can be expected.
"Tho Spy of Gettysburg," a drama In
four acts, by Charles Townseid, will
be produced by tho Excelsior Dramatic
club, Thanksgiving night, at the Audi
torium. Miss Mary A. Brennan nnd Miss Gcr
trudo Campbell, of Mary street, havo
returned from a pleasant visit with
friends in Wllkes-Barre.
P. J. Gillespie and sister, Margaret,
who havo recently returned from an
extended visit at Butte City, Montana,
to their homo on West Market street,
are spending a few days with friends
In Wllkes-Barre.
The North End dancing claes wid
conduct a social In O'Malley's hall thh
evening.
A vaudeville performance will bo
given this evening In the auditorium
under the slliertlon of John J. Saltry.
An excellent programme has been pre
pared and an enjoyable evening Is un
doubtedly In store for all who attend.
The curbstones distributed along
North Main avenue last summer are
being removed, and to the great satis
faction of the traveling public.
The King's Daughters of the Provi
dence section of the city will todny dis
tribute tho contributions for Thanks-
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.
Tho Young Ladles' Convention clu'j ,
have arranged to hold a masqucrado
ball In the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows' hall tonight at S o'clock.
Some one mischievously coaxed away
T. P. Letchworth's little shepherd dog,
Colonel, at nmn je-tei1ay and has
evidently taken ri.set.slun of the same.
J. R. Mc.Vndiow Is homo fiom Piko
countv, wheto ho has spent several
days hunting, and has In his possession
a handsome deer, which ho was suc
cessful In killing.
The Lackawnnna football team Is
deslrlous of plnylns n game of football
with the south side Emeralds.
Through 'the kindness of J. B. Bron
son a phonograph entertainment will
be given to the children, teachers and
oPlcers of St. Mark's Sunday school
tonight. It will be given at S o'clock.
An exciting accident occuned at the
Gypsy Grove colliery yesterday after
noon nbout 1 o'clock A trip of empt,
cms rushed down tho plane, whllo be
ing lowered to tho foot, and piled up
nt the foot of the plane In an Indis
criminate heap.
The Columbia football team U also
In the field waiting for a challenge to
play a game of football with their
challengers.
The Dunmore Co-Operatlve society
has placed a new delivery van on tha
road for the delivery of their goods.
solo, Lucy Sullivan; lectlatlon, Thomnsj
Hanley, comedians, Tnfo and Hennel
ly; song and dance, Richard Shaugh
nesy With tho above numbers, Messrs.
Drby, Bennett and Hoffman will pro
duce a laughable sketch entitled ' Doe
tor Servant," and Andrew J, Mangan
and Thomas . Kennedy will be seen
In nn imitation of "Pr. Jekvl and Mr.
Hyde." At the conclusion of the pro
gramme dancing will b- Indulged In.
Phil. Fallon was arraigned before
Alderman Ruddy yer'crday morning on
the charge of stealing chickens belong
ing to John Gallagher. He was held
In $209 ball for his appearanco at coutt.
The ladles of Cedar Avenue Mtth
odlst Episcopal church will servo a
turkey dinner on Thanksgiving day.
from 12 to 5 o'clock, In the church par
lors. The pastor of the church bap
tized five persons nnd tecehed thliteon
Into tho church from probation last
Sunday morning.
ACADEHY OF HUSIC,
BUkdUNDER & RBIS, Lessees.
II. R. LONU, Manazer.
Week commencing Monday, Nov. 27th.
America's gicatest repcrtolro organization
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and their Big Comedy nnd Specialty Co.
Continuous performances. No waits be
tween Acts.
Monday Night,That Girl from Texas
Matlneo dally comencing Tuesday.
Grand Thanksgiving Matlneo, Thursday,
Nov "0. A limited rumber of ladles' 15c.
ticketj Monday night.
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Matinees
Daily.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
November 27, 28 and 20.
Phil Sheridan's City Sports
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
Nov. 30 Dec. 1 and 2.
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PERSONALS.
Mrs. M. E. Derby of West Drinker
Btreet, Is home from a month's stay
with friends In Plalnvlllo, N. J.
Helen, tho little daughter of Mr. and
Mis. Edward ralmer. of South Blakcy
street, is very 111 with diphtheria.
Miss Anna Brunnlng. of Fifth strct,
Is homo fiom a week's visit with
Wllkcs-Barro fi lends.
GREEN R.IDOE.
A woman's meeting for praycu
will ho held In the lecturo
room of tho Green Ridge Pres
byteilan chinch at 3.30 o'clock this aft
ernoon. Boiled and sweet cider. Green P.Tdge
market. '
Paul Williams, of Noith Path, Is
nursing a sprained unMe, the result
of n knockdown In a isarao of football.
Agents for Can's home-iimde mlnci
meat and puro lard. Green Rld;e
market.
Mrr. Slack, wlfo of C. P. Slack, Is
lying seilously ill nt her home on Pona
nvenue.
Bar Lo Due. Green Ridge market.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J, Williams nnd
daughter, of Sandeison avenue, havo
returned from their southern trip.
Cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, egg plant,
News has been received here of tho
death In Philadelphia of Mrs. Alanscm
C. Otis, wlfo ot a former Scranton dus
tilct manager of the New York Llfo In
surance enmpunj. Betldea her husband,
i.ow manager of tho Union Mutual Llfo
Insurance comruny for Eastern Penn
elanla, Mis. Otis Is sunlvcd by a
daughter, Mrs. C. B. Wngar, whoso hus
band was recently a well known Scran
ton llfo underwriter. Mrs. Otis had ben
In pool health for two ycais. Last sum
mer her condition became such ns to
cause serious alarm among her lelathcs
and ft lends. Sho died last FiUlaj from a
compllcitlon of disorders The funrral
wns held jesterday morning from No.
120 South Thirteenth stieet, I'hlladelphl i
Interment was made In Wert Lai.rel Utll
cemetery, that city. During her hiit
icsidence in Scranton, at No 70J MaUi
foii nenue, nrd during ner teeral vUits
here, Mrs. Otis endeared herself to ev
er body whose privilege It wus to knv
her. Her gracloj.s courtesy and loving
diameter ns a wife, mother nnd com
panion were ptomlncnt attributes of char
actor which drew to her a large circle of
friends.
Mrs. Amelia Eck. wife of Charles Eek,
died nt bet home, ,127 Neptune court, on
Sloudav cxiiilng nftcr nn illucfs of iifeiit
months. Tho deceased had lenehed tl
ago of 49 5 ears. Sh Is (survived by hi r
husband nnd four gi own-up children Tie
luncrnl wll' tcke plnco tomorrow aft r
noon at 2 o'c'.oik. Sirv'tes will be cuii
ducted nt tho Urnco lirfcrmed church by
Rev Oeorge U Alrleh nnd Inteiment will
be made In the Washlnetin aenue ceme
tery. Dald Phillips, of I.andls street, Bcllo
Mie, died yenteiday ircinlngnt tho homo
of his parents, Mr. nnd Mrs. John J.
Phillips, after an Illness of Bcveral wiek.i.
Deceased was a mcrrber of the Independ
ent Order of Odd Fellows and of tlio
Hollevue Mlno Accidental fund. Tho fu
neral will occur Friday afternoon. Inter
ment will be mado In tho Washburn
street cemetiry.
Hlldn. tho Infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs William Morgan, of &i Caroline
avenue, died cstorday morning from nn
nttnrk of pneumonia. Tho funernl will
bo held tomorrow nfltmoon nt 2M o'clock.
Interment will bo mads In the Washburn
streot comotory.
John Shnfer, an aped nnd highly re
spected citizen of South Scrniiton, pnssed
awav on Moi dr.y ocnlng nt his home,
719 Profr.ect avenue, nged C2 years. He
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i:dlth Moue Harr.er, aged S years, died
vcnteulay nt tho home of her parents,
Mr and Mis. Henry Harnor, ".OS North
i:erett avenue. Tho funeral will bo held
tomorrow afternoon. Interment will bo
made In Wurhburn street cemetery.
Free Speech Fettered.
Visitor Well. Johnnie, what do jou
think of your little baby sister?
Johnnie--! can't tell jou, Mr. White.
Mamma always whips mo If I use bad
language. Somen tlio Journal